Patrick McGrath's five fantasy football rookies risers to target in the second half of 2025. His must-have breakouts and sleepers to pick up off waivers, or trade for, including Colston Loveland, Jaylin Noel, more.

Every rookie enters the NFL clouded in hype and possibility. By midseason, most of that cloud has burned off, and we have a decent picture of what these guys actually look like. Some are exactly who we thought they were, some have us feeling duped, and for others, the image is just foggy enough to keep us guessing.

As we enter the second half of the season and NFL offenses start rewarding those who have earned more trust, now is the time for fantasy contenders to separate themselves from the pack.

In the NFL, as in fantasy, leaning on the right rookie at the right time can be

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